Steve Hou, M.D.,
NPI 1245450204 · Internal Medicine Physician · Flushing, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Steve Hou, M.D., is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Flushing, NY (NPI 1245450204).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1245450204
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.,
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 243885 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
273 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 139 | $102 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 52 | $9 |
| Annual Alcohol Misuse Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0442 | 24 | $21 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 17 | $145 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 14 | $36 |
| Annual Depression Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0444 | 14 | $21 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 142 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Losartan Potassium | 707 | 186 |
| Icosapent Ethylbrand: Vascepa | 611 | 133 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 530 | 131 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 394 | 99 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 383 | 103 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 340 | 92 |
| Metoprolol Succinate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,049 across 81 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 3916 Prince St Ste 155Flushing, NY 11354Phone: (917) 563-5789
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-05-01
- Last updated
- 2019-07-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Steve Hou's NPI number?
- Steve Hou's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245450204, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Steve Hou's specialty?
- Steve Hou is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Steve Hou located?
- Steve Hou's practice location on file with NPPES is 3916 Prince St Ste 155, Flushing, NY 11354.
- What is Steve Hou's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Steve Hou is (917) 563-5789.
- Does Steve Hou accept Medicare?
- Steve Hou is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Steve Hou's NPI active?
- Yes — Steve Hou's NPI (1245450204) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-07-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.